Nikon 8358 Monarch Gold Laser1200 Rangefinder

by Nikon

Product Features

• Compact rangefinder with pinpoint precision and accuracy to 1200 yards (1-yard accuracy).
• Great choice for varmint and big game hunters who need accurate long- range measurements.
• Tru-target ranging system for flexible viewing with first target priority mode and distant target priority mode.
• Continuous ranging of moving or multiple targets, selectable back lighting feature in LCD display.
• Waterproof and fog proof, tripod adaptable.

Product Description

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Featuring a blend of cutting edge technology, painstaking design and rugged construction, the Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder offers a pocket sized, waterproof, fogproof design made especially for western hunters and others who desire extreme long range precision and long term durability. With pinpoint 1/2-yard precision up to 550 yards and 1-yard accuracy to 1200 yards, the Monarch Gold is a great choice for varmint and big game hunters who desire extremely accurate long range measurements of targets that exceed distances of a half-mile away.

Active brightness control viewfinder.

This compact, 9.8-ounce rangefinder in matte black has a selectable backlighting feature in the bright LCD display, eyeglass friendly 7-power multicoated optics with focusing diopter, and a 34mm laser pulse receiver.

Other features include continuous ranging of moving or multiple targets and automatic powering down after 8 seconds to reduce battery use. It fits in a pocket or pack, and can be worn on a belt without interfering with your shot. And it's waterproof/fogproof (except battery chamber) and is tripod adaptable.

Trademark Nikon Accuracy

Advanced laser pulse receivers give you incredibly fast and consistent measurements.

Tru-Target Ranging System

Provides flexible viewing with first target priority mode, distant target priority mode and scanning capability to find trophies in the field. Bright, multicoated optics.

• First Target Priority Mode: Allows confident ranging of objects as small as fence posts or to get an instant reading on that lone buck in the meadow.
• Distant Target Priority Mode: Displays range to the farthest target among the targets measured, ideal for accurate ranging in typical hunting situations where game animals may be partially obscured by grass or brush.

Single-button operation.

Active Brightness Control Viewfinder

In darker conditions, the rangefinder will automatically turn on the orange LED illumination to the liquid crystal characters for optimum visibility--even adjusting its brightness as needed for appropriate contrast against the background. In brighter conditions, the rangefinder will display the newly designed LCD, which provides suitable contrast and readability against a variety of backgrounds, together with enhanced light transmission.

Displays in 1/2-Yard Increments

Displays in 0.5-yard increments out to 1,000 yards and 1-yard increments beyond 1,000 yards.

Single Button Operation

For fast, easy measurements.

Specifications

• Finish: Black
• Measurement range: 11 - 1200 yards
• Increment reading: 0.5/1 yard
• Viewfinder display: m/YD
• Magnification: 7x
• Angular field of view: 5 (real), 34 (apparent)
• Eye relief: 18.6 mm
• Diopter adjustment: ±4
• Power source: 1 CR2 lithium
• Dimensions: 5.7 x 3.2 x 1.8 inches
• Weight: 9.8 ounces (without batteries)
• Objective diameter: 25 mm
• Exit pupil: 3.6 mm

Product Description

Nikon has stepped-up the pace in rangefinder design and functionality—engineering a pocket sized, waterproof, fogproof unit made especially for western hunters and others who desire extreme long range precision and long term durability. Featuring a blend of cutting edge technology, painstaking design and rugged construction, the Monarch Gold Laser1200 provides hunters with a new level of extreme range measurement accuracy. With pinpoint precision and accuracy to 1200 yards, the Monarch Gold sets itself apart as the obvious choice for varmint and big game hunters who desire extremely accurate long range measurements of targets that exceed distances of a half-mile away. Featuring Nikon’s trademark Tru-Target (TT) Ranging System, the Laser1200 allows hunters to prioritize smaller and harder to range targets at the push of a button

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.8 x 3.1 inches ; 15.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000K5WLN4
• Item model number: 8358
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,068 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top-notch for golf enthusiasts, June 29, 2009

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D. Miller (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nikon 8358 Monarch Gold Laser1200 Rangefinder (Electronics)

Just used this Nikon LR1200 today for the first time. Specific likes:
- well made, compact size fits easily in my golf bag- no larger than my open hand; made by Nikon, who know something about optics...what more could you want?
- waterproof construction- Nikon claims you can old it under 5' of water for 5 minutes without damage.
- easy to use; 1 button point and shoot.
- I have the co-branded Calloway unit, which comes with a nifty little pouch that slips around the unit to protect it and has cover to protect front optics. Lacks one for the rear eyepiece but I found that a soda cap fits perfect.
- Image is clear and sharp; 7x optics quickly pick up distant objects; worked well on the white pin flags at a local course. Quickly picked up a flag at 525 yds! Zeroed in on a truck at 735 yds. Pins within 250 yds easily detected.
- unit allows you to "pan" your field and will display the closest object first. Very neat when you need to resolve a pin flag with a bunch of trees in the background.
- the optics have a diopter adjustment to compensate for vision.
- the battery compartment is very secure. (screw on cover with o-ring, that you can tighten/loosen with a coin
- after some on-line searches, picked it up new for $289, free shipping and no-tax... Great buy; compared to the $400+++ Bushnell 1500/1600 units.
- tried a Bushnell 550 before this... dont even bother thinking about using their 4x model... not suited for golf. And read reviews on some of the other Bushnell units before you buy.
- based on my two experiences, this LR1200 wont disappoint;
- hopes this helps; I am a real hacker (bogey golf) and was disappointed when I went searching for reviews.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon 1200 8358 Rangefinder, May 6, 2010

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Rosemary S. Taylor (Butte, Montana) - See all my reviews
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My wife bought me the Nikon Monarch 1200 Rangefinder for shooting 1000 yard targets at my gun club and for hunting. While rangeing out to 800 yards it works perfect. Anything past that a person has to have a steady hand or use a tripod and the 1200 works great! I can't wait to use it this hunting season! So far the 1200 is a great product and I am very happy with it. Doug Taylor Butte, Mt.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nikon 8358 Monarch 1200 Rangefinder, September 18, 2011

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D.Scherman - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Nikon 8358 Monarch Gold Laser1200 Rangefinder (Electronics)

Wanting to shoot at long range targets (500-1000)yd I thought the Nikon was perfect in that it had a 1200 yard range limit. Testing the range at three different locations it had trouble with any range past 500 yards. I did get it to range a 920 yard house but it took 5 tries. Was also a bit disappointed because the view was somewhat dark. Returned it and purchased a Zeiss Victory which has no problem with ranges up to 1200 yards with very fast readings, and has a very clear 8 power view. You get what you pay for!